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Texas CDL General Knowledge Exam 2025 Version B:
Updated Practice Test Questions, Complete CDL Study
Guide, Answers & Texas DPS Manual Review for
Commercial Drivers
Ace the Texas CDL General Knowledge Exam 2025 Version B with this complete and updated study guide.
Includes realistic practice test questions, accurate answer explanations, Texas CDL manual summaries,
driving safety rules, vehicle inspection procedures, and essential tips to pass the written commercial
driver’s exam. Designed for new CDL applicants and trucking school students preparing for the Texas DPS
permit test.
Texas CDL general knowledge exam Version B
Texas CDL 2025 Version B
Texas CDL written test practice
CDL general knowledge Texas 2025
You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph, the road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least
amount of space that you should keep I front of your vehicle to be safe? - ANSWER-4 seconds
Truck escape ramps? - ANSWER-Help avoid damage to vehicles.
When hydraulic breaks fail while driving the system will not build up pressure and the break pedal will
feel spongy or go to the floor, what action should you take? - ANSWER-Pump the break pedal to generate
pressure.
Which of the following items are not checked in a pre trip inspection? - ANSWER-Amount of fuel in the
vehicle
Which of these systems should receive extra attention during a winter weather inspection. - ANSWER-
Exhaust
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The total weight of a powered unit, the trailer and the cargo is called? - ANSWER-Gross combination
weight
Which of the following statements are true. - ANSWER-Most heavy vehicle accident's occur between
midnight and 6am.
Controlled breaking
is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when breaking. - ANSWER-is used to keep a vehicle in a straight
line when breaking.
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving. - ANSWER-12-15 seconds or 1/4 of a mile
If you need to leave the road due to traffic a traffic emergency you should? - ANSWER-Avoid braking until
your speed has dropped to about 20mph
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is NOT true? - ANSWER-Because you can't see
behind you, you should back slowly until you bump onto the dock.
Which of these lights can not be checked at the same time. E - ANSWER-The signals, break lights, and 4
way flashers.
Which of these is correct about emergency or evasive action? - ANSWER-In order to turn quickly you
must have a firm grip on the steering wheel.
You are driving a vehicle that can safely be driven at 55mph on an open road, but traffic is now heavy
moving at 35 mph though the speed limit is 55mph. The safest speed for your vehicle is? - ANSWER-35
mph
According to the cdl drivers manual, why should you limit the use of your horn? - ANSWER-It can startle
other drivers.
Texas CDL General Knowledge Exam 2025 Version B:
Updated Practice Test Questions, Complete CDL Study
Guide, Answers & Texas DPS Manual Review for
Commercial Drivers
Ace the Texas CDL General Knowledge Exam 2025 Version B with this complete and updated study guide.
Includes realistic practice test questions, accurate answer explanations, Texas CDL manual summaries,
driving safety rules, vehicle inspection procedures, and essential tips to pass the written commercial
driver’s exam. Designed for new CDL applicants and trucking school students preparing for the Texas DPS
permit test.
Texas CDL general knowledge exam Version B
Texas CDL 2025 Version B
Texas CDL written test practice
CDL general knowledge Texas 2025
You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph, the road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least
amount of space that you should keep I front of your vehicle to be safe? - ANSWER-4 seconds
Truck escape ramps? - ANSWER-Help avoid damage to vehicles.
When hydraulic breaks fail while driving the system will not build up pressure and the break pedal will
feel spongy or go to the floor, what action should you take? - ANSWER-Pump the break pedal to generate
pressure.
Which of the following items are not checked in a pre trip inspection? - ANSWER-Amount of fuel in the
vehicle
Which of these systems should receive extra attention during a winter weather inspection. - ANSWER-
Exhaust
, 2|Page
The total weight of a powered unit, the trailer and the cargo is called? - ANSWER-Gross combination
weight
Which of the following statements are true. - ANSWER-Most heavy vehicle accident's occur between
midnight and 6am.
Controlled breaking
is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when breaking. - ANSWER-is used to keep a vehicle in a straight
line when breaking.
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving. - ANSWER-12-15 seconds or 1/4 of a mile
If you need to leave the road due to traffic a traffic emergency you should? - ANSWER-Avoid braking until
your speed has dropped to about 20mph
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is NOT true? - ANSWER-Because you can't see
behind you, you should back slowly until you bump onto the dock.
Which of these lights can not be checked at the same time. E - ANSWER-The signals, break lights, and 4
way flashers.
Which of these is correct about emergency or evasive action? - ANSWER-In order to turn quickly you
must have a firm grip on the steering wheel.
You are driving a vehicle that can safely be driven at 55mph on an open road, but traffic is now heavy
moving at 35 mph though the speed limit is 55mph. The safest speed for your vehicle is? - ANSWER-35
mph
According to the cdl drivers manual, why should you limit the use of your horn? - ANSWER-It can startle
other drivers.
